Council news

Residents are being urged to have their say on proposals for new exhibition installations at Washington F-Pit Museum, as part of a major regeneration project for the Museum and Albany Park. Phase 2 of the park improvements are set to begin in September.

City shows and shares its pride for the Lionesses.

Sunderland City Council is reminding residents of the importance of water safety as part of today's World Drowning Prevention Day.

Sunderland City Council's Cabinet has backed a plan which seeks to address the current health challenges in the city.

Two foster carers from Sunderland have become Members of Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of more than two decades of life-changing service to local children and young people.

A long-standing Sunderland charity dedicated to supporting Sunderland's athletes has been revived thanks to new funding from the Martin Laing Foundation and Sunderland City Council.

A brand-new fence has been installed around the wheeled sports park at Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slope, providing a significant boost to safety and enjoyment for local families and young people.

With just a month to go until Sunderland hosts the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, we've been taking a look at how to get involved in some of the activities going on in the city that day, as well as some of the practicalities as we get nearer the big game.

A city that's safer for everyone with the updated Community Safety Plan.

From Saturday 19 July to Sunday 3 August, #LoveSunderlandHeritage fortnight is back with a packed programme of events to celebrate Sunderland's unique heritage.

Sunderland has secured £490,000 lottery funding to help communities across the city get back to nature.

More solar panels for city schools with £345,000 of Great British Energy funding.